Carpet Smell

New Carpet Odor

New carpet smell, that is a fact of life. The odor is due to a by-product in the manufacture of rubber which is used in the backing of most carpets. Several compounds are used in the manufacture of carpet, that have strong odors.

The good news is that it usually goes away with good ventilation within a short time. Some people experience reactions to new carpet.

Improvements have been made in recent years, and "green" carpets that give off no odor are available. If it really bothers you or it is not going away after a few days, have your new carpet steam cleaned.

Eliminating Pet Odors and New Carpet Odor

A great do it yourself is to use baking soda. It adsorbs odors because the baking soda particles draw odors in. It will work on new carpet and is also good for removing pet odors.

Sprinkle it onto a damp carpet and when you clean it up it takes the odors with it. It is difficult to remove baking soda while it is damp because it clings to the carpet. Let the carpet and baking soda dry thoroughly.

Sweep up as much as possible and vacuum the rest. You can use borax if you prefer as it is a very good deodorizer. Cat Lovers Gifts Guide - Cat-themed gift ideas for cat lovers and their cats. Site also includes cat-related articles

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